HappyUP!!! Day 5292

HappyUP!!! - VP Debate
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -bland....nothing big.....as it should be

HappyUP!!! - Icebreaker
Why it happened -Jenni did it
Why it makes me happy -it is the MOST wondrous thing in the world.....to hear such self-disclosure!...done well. It warms my heart

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron into 9
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I'm not hitting my irons well......but I smoked that baby and got the CRUCIAL birdie at the turn. Made me feel like a golfer

HappyUP!!! Day 5291 Tues 9/6

 HappyUP!!! - Wrote a great speech

Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy - wished I could have done it sooner...refined it more....but....I got up early and delivered a great one

HappyUP!!! - I am cool as is
Why it happened -feedback
Why it makes me happy - yeah...I kinda already had that figured out...but...never hurts to get affirmation

HappyUP!!! - Eddy Van Halen
Why it happened -he died
Why it makes me happy -NO!!! His dying didn't make me happy.....BUT... his passing reminded me of times with a dear friend who passed way too young.

HappyUP!!! Day 5290

 HappyUP!!! - the ballot has arrived

Why it happened -I requested it
Why it makes me happy -I don't like this "mail in" thing...I think peeps should take the initiative to request a ballot be sent as an absentee. When it showed up today, I went, "I'm now in control to put the mess behind me any way  or time....that I want"

HappyUP!!! - picked up equipment
Why it happened -I needed it
Why it makes me happy -it was so easy...and...something I will likely use

HappyUP!!! - purposeful walk
Why it happened -its exercise
Why it makes me happy -I do walks to walk...this was a walk to get stuff done....LOVED IT

HappyUP!!! Day 5289

HappyUP!!! - near ace
Why it happened -hit a good one
Why it makes me happy -whether it's me or another in my group, there is always an immediate thrill when you see a ball leave the club face...watch it's immediate flight...and go, "MAYBE!"...it's better when you are the one that hit it

HappyUP!!! -John Lennon
Why it happened -he bailed me out
Why it makes me happy -it's a "theme thing"....and he kept me from having to do some work I didn't want to do

HappyUP!!! - Sandy par on 18
Why it happened -I got skillz
Why it makes me happy -not the easiest of days.....but I ground it out to the end! I LOVE that about me

HappyUP!!! Day 5288

 HappyUP!!! - 26 putts

Why it happened -aeration?
Why it makes me happy -Im a great crappy greens putter....or chipper. 

HappyUP!!! -great new set up
Why it happened -I'm in tune
Why it makes me happy -ya go with what ya got....and that carries into life

HappyUP!!! - recognizing air quality
Why it happened -its been smokey
Why it makes me happy -its just. thing...a many things are...you can't control it...but you can adjust

HappyUP!!! Day 5287

 HappyUP!!! - event tent

Why it happened -we are upgrading
Why it makes me happy -nope, not permanent.....but it is a vision of what could happen and it would be outstanding

HappyUP!!! - NAILING IT from the back tees
Why it happened -putting and driving
Why it makes me happy - put a nice combination together today on a LONG golf course

HappyUP!!! - partner on 18
Why it happened -he can putt
Why it makes me happy -THAT bullet saved a LOT of dough! Great way to close a long day

HappyUP!!! Day 5286

 HappyUP!!! - check arrives in the mail

Why it happened -a member re-upped
Why it makes me happy -I didn't have to get out and grind on this person...a treasurer's delight

HappyUP!!! -Finding Placer Dem Party voter card
Why it happened -I need to do research
Why it makes me happy -we were, on a cursory level, on the same page. Glad the Dems send me this. I need to go back and research upon the things we agree. I do vote for some Dem stuff on occasion even though I am a "No Party Preference" guy that leans a little right

HappyUP!!! - neighbor's yard signs
Why it happened -I'm getting ready to vote
Why it makes me happy -I noticed something else....that I have to vote the opposite way about. Hey, I am good with my neighbors.  Their politics is misguided but, hey, we can all still get along. 

HappyUP!!!! Day 5285

HappyUP!!! - adding JG
Why it happened -her schedule accommodated
Why it makes me happy -so thrilled this member could make the COVID situation work out

HappyUP!!! - Jenni's Ice Cream
Why it happened -I caved
Why it makes me happy -OK....I don't do a lot of sugar. As a matter of fact, I went over a year with just some minimal added sugars. Yet, I had heard about this brand and HAD to try it. WOW!!! That is seriously good stuff....while simultaneously being about the WORST stuff you could eat

HappyUP!!! - hitting the trail
Why it happened -no golf today
Why it makes me happy - we are closed for maintenance out at the club....so I needed to create the action for myself. Sweet Day to be out

HappyUP!! Day 5284

 HappyUP!!! - 3 speeches

Why it happened -we participate
Why it makes me happy -we got it done!...and had 5 Table Topics and 3 evaluations! THAT is a lot in 70 minutes. WOW

HappyUP!!! - a cooking segment
Why it happened -a creative Toastmaster
Why it makes me happy - it was a great thing to see. I would have preferred another camera angle but, hey, it is FINE

HappyUP!!! -hanging some stuff 
Why it happened -it needed to
Why it makes me happy -it was a bit of work...that I had put off.....which I am good at doing. Great to get this from "hanging over me" to "hanging where it belongs."

HappyUP!!! Day 5283

HappyUP!!! - the Social Dilemma
Why it happened -I had some time
Why it makes me happy -I knew a lot of what was in the movie....but I couldn't put my finger on and label exactly what I was thinking about various things about social media (and media in general). This answered some questions

HappyUP!!! - neighbor's expertise
Why it happened -he offered
Why it makes me happy -more than happy to get some help from an expert. He saved the day!!!

HappyUP!!! - a present
Why it happened -a thoughtful neighbor
Why it makes me happy -he had an extra tool. It was exactly what I needed. He gave it to me. I gotta repay this one!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5282

 

HappyUP!!! - a golf tip
Why it happened -my nephew noticed something
Why it makes me happy - my goodness!....It immediately started to work on the range!!!

HappyUP!!! -11 Fairways and 9 Greens hit
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy - I don't even have this dialed in yet! This is a HUGE improvement over my recent play!!!

HappyUP!!! - client called 
Why it happened -he needs my assistance
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE it when they come back with new situations

HappyUP!!! - TM stepping up
Why it happened -great member
Why it makes me happy -I didn't have to do it!!! LOL...Love it when the members grow

HappyUP!!! Day 5281

 HappyUP!!! - Voter Guide arrived

Why it happened -it was time?
Why it makes me happy - it's basically my ballot....and I can get all of this behind me tomorrow

HappyUP!!! -4 sandies on the back
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy -well, I'm not happy about being in the sand....BUT....it was pretty phenomenal to get them all down in 2 shots!

HappyUP!!! - figuring out the WHS
Why it happened -I did some study
Why it makes me happy -it is always better for me to have a live scenario to help understanding something. I have a REALLY good handle on some of the intricacies of this new system. Now, I can teach others

HappyUP!!! - new cat stuff
Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -can't wait to do some work with the furr balls!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5280

 HappyUP!!! - that finishing 5 iron

Why it happened -I'm working on it
Why it makes me happy -I'm hitting very few good irons these days...especially the longer ones. I got that one ON THE BUTTON and, basically, sealed the deal

HappyUP!!! -new screen
Why it happened -I got a call
Why it makes me happy -nice to get this done....and helping my buddy help me out.

HappyUP!!! - limes
Why it happened -nice neighbor
Why it makes me happy -a second helping? Excellent!!! This will help the program!!!

HappyUP!!! -Giants win
Why it happened -a surprise
Why it makes me happy -it should have been a double header sweep...but at least they got one. Let's see what happens tomorrow

HappyUP!!! Day 5279

 HappyUP!!! - Ratchet

Why it happened -I got sucked in
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT binge THAT was!.......and left perfectly hanging for the next season...whenever that is!

HappyUP!!! - Acceptance of Next 4 years
Why it happened -a moment of clarity
Why it makes me happy - I think I was already there. As the election has gotten closer, more energy from the outside has crept in. Today, I decided I am OUT on any concern over the election. My predictions of months ago are already being picked up by the media as likely outcomes...and being fanned up.  I only need to vote...my ballot can't get here soon enough

HappyUP!!! - weight
Why it happened - day 4 of my program
Why it makes me happy -I'm not going to "go crazy" but I like what I have installed and the VERY early results.  I got things going the right way in a hurry.  Part 2 will kick in next week.

HappyUP!!! Day 5278

 HappyUP!!! - no game

Why it happened -tournament
Why it makes me happy -nothing wrong with playing for the "good of the game." I can't remember the last time that I did that. Refreshing

HappyUP!!! - got in a long one
Why it happened -my buddy wanted to
Why it makes me happy -I was a little concerned about going that far. No problem. Yeah, I had to ride the last 9 holes later in the day but I got a LOT of leg action in today

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 15
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - I put the second shot right where I wanted it. Two guys had already made birdie....but I just KNEW I would make THAT putt. 3 birdies on the same par 4? Weird

HappyUP!!! Day 5277

 HappyUP!!! - mobile app deposit

Why it happened -I did some McGyvering
Why it makes me happy -it makes dues collection and depositing and paperwork SOOOO much easier and convenient. Not having to do a two part process and just finishing the deal for a bit is the BEST! Nothin hanging

HappyUP!!! -cardboard cleanup
Why it happened -it was overdue
Why it makes me happy - nice to get the back porch cleared. It was a relatively quick trip....but...that WAS A LOT of boxes that had to get busted down

HappyUP!!! - another walk
Why it happened -getting ready
Why it makes me happy -I'm feeling really good. Started up on a new program yesterday that will take me home through the end of the year

HappyUP!!! -more training
Why it happened -I stay up to date
Why it makes me happy -great info on the reframe and the transformation today. I am always getting something new...even if the topic is the same thing I have heard before. GREAT mentor!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5276

 HappyUP!!! - my neighbor J

Why it happened -I asked a favor
Why it makes me happy -he is just the best. He is teaching me so much about a project I am working on

HappyUP!!! - the Las Vegas Raiders
Why it happened -they moved
Why it makes me happy -I probably won't watch much football this year. It is hard to get behind it for a few reasons. It was cool to see their new stadium...and to see them beat New Orleans (nobody saw that coming), and watch that tight end (best in football)

HappyUP!!! - walking
Why it happened -I have to get ready
Why it makes me happy -glad to get out and hit the trail again. It had been awhile. I LOVE pounding down the water when I am out there...sooooo good on a warmish day.

HappyUP!!! Day 5275

 HappyUP!!! - US Open

Why it happened -it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy -the excitement wasn't there...but a lot of crazy was. Bryson MAY be revolutionizing this tournament

HappyUP!!! - Birdie on 10
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy -just a very well played hole. Got a bit of spunk into the driver and 3 wood and took advantage of the easy pitch and made the putt. Efficient

HappyUP!!! - walking invitation
Why it happened -I'm known to go
Why it makes me happy -can't wait to hit it with my buddy this week. We are going looooong

HappyUP!!! Day 5274

 HappyUP!!! - Tour De France SHOCKER

Why it happened -who knows?
Why it makes me happy -the second place guy should not have been able to make up 2 minutes on the last official leg of the Tour. WOW!!! Nobody saw that coming. I LOVE an all out athletic achievement

HappyUP!!! - the Scotch Tournament
Why it happened -our club puts that on
Why it makes me happy - my partner and I had a blast. EASILY could have been a shot or two better and broke the tie to get us in the dough!

HappyUP!!! - morning refreshment
Why it happened -I was being thoughtful
Why it makes me happy -LOVED greeting my partner in the parking lot with his cart AND a nice beverage to start the day! 

HappyUP!!! -the nephews
Why it happened -we got to play with them
Why it makes me happy -they won the whole thing! How sweet is that!?!?!

HappyUP!!! Day 5273

 HappyUP!!! - a surprise 9

Why it happened -some guys wanted to
Why it makes me happy -good to get some reps in. I'm ready for tomorrow. Great time had by all

HappyUP!!! - left arm straight
Why it happened -I got a tip
Why it makes me happy -I had dipped into my bad habit of breaking that thing down again! Nice fix suggested. I can do this one (I have before)

HappyUP!!! - shock the world
Why it happened -it just came to me
Why it makes me happy -we have a theme for tomorrow. DELIGHTED when I came up with it

HappyUP!!! Day 5272

 HappyUP!!! - getting it done

Why it happened -I got some motivation
Why it makes me happy - while I really need to not let things pile up, it feels so good when I put in a focused day of knocking stuff down

HappyUP!!! -hitting balls
Why it happened -tournament coming
Why it makes me happy -it's not my favorite thing to do....practice...but I have a partner to take care of on Saturday

HappyUP!!! - mowing
Why it happened -I was due
Why it makes me happy -the weather was nice....sleeveless t-shirt...what is not to like!

HappyUP!!! Day 5271

 HappyUP!!! - Limes

Why it happened -great neighbors
Why it makes me happy -I have SO much I can do with these babies. So thoughtful of my neighbors!

HappyUP!!! -Cowichan
Why it happened -I show up
Why it makes me happy -thrilled to take the helm for the first time in this group. The meeting was FANTASTIC!!!

HappyUP!!! - US Open Day
Why it happened -I contribute
Why it makes me happy -it was a waste of dough for me at the moment....but I play along.

HappyUP!!! -gutty par on 18
Why it happened -just stayed with it
Why it makes me happy -its a long hole from back there...especially after what I did for first three shots. Picked up another bet!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5270

 HappyUP!!! - friend on the RING

Why it happened -I heard my phone
Why it makes me happy -this was the first time I actually got to respond LIVE to a "door ringer" when I wasn't at home. We had a nice conversation.....weird?...oh...hell yeah.  But..I used my technology today

HappyUP!!! - practicing
Why it happened -my buddy wanted to
Why it makes me happy -great afternoon NOT doing stuff I probably should have been doing. Hey...that is what tomorrow is for, right?

HappyUP!!! - greens superintendent

Why it happened -we were bored
Why it makes me happy -GREAT chat learning about course changes and different grasses. Very educational. 

HappyUP!!! -my mechanic
Why it happened -he's my friend
Why it makes me happy -OK...he doesn't twist the wrenches...but he pays the guys that do....and he was so lovely to drive me home.......and then return the phone that had dropped out of my pocket...he's the best!!!!.........and.....he is willing to exchange crappy shots in the tournament Sat with me!

HappyUP!!! Day 5269

 HappyUP!!! - Mary Jane...guess that tune

Why it happened -a buddy sent it to me
Why it makes me happy -....and I shot it to friends after I re-did it. It's been awhile. I don't know if my friends enjoy this game...I should ask them...maybe not. I enjoy it!

HappyUP!!! -vulnerable friend
Why it happened -I probed
Why it makes me happy -I just love that I have a certain "touch" with people. It's real...it's penetrating... not threatening....but it invites them to examine a crevice that they might not want to have shined a flashlight on...but...its OK....I got their hand. I LOVE that about me...that I can do that

HappyUP!!! - FB trash
Why it happened -I happened to be on that public toilet today
Why it makes me happy -....and...while I was there....why not share some "wisdom"...and videos of news I had seen.  FB is so laughable

HappyUP!!! day 5268

 HappyUP!!! - Neph stopping by

Why it happened -we had business to do
Why it makes me happy -we had a great chat! NOTHING in life is better than a great chat

HappyUP!!! -Neph holing out on 16
Why it happened -he got skillz
Why it makes me happy -first, he was my partner...that eagle made me money! Second, yeah, I said second, I'm all about me...so I will roll with it...he hit the shot...dead at the stick...high...and looked like the right distance (it was a blind shot), I said, "that's in for a two!" ...and I was right! Third, I don't think he has ever had an eagle like that and he had a lot of RIGHTFULLY earned joy and pride you could feel (OK...you want to re-order my priorities on how they actually fell...I'll leave that to you)

HappyUP!!! - just getting outside....despite the air
Why it happened -we just got to deal with it
Why it makes me happy -I am just sooooo blessed...to have a place....and the great company...to spend quality time with.

(Wow,,,the NFL started today....and I went "crickets" on it......yeah....watched the Raiders win and 49ers lose in DVR with a lot of fast forwarding.....YAWN!....the NFL aint life)

HappyUP!!! Day 5267

 HappyUP!!! - so many near holed out shots

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - they didn't go in. The dudes I was playing with noticed. Most would be upset. Not me....it means....I was skillful....and ....sometimes....that little fraction doesn't go your way....

HappyUP!!! -.....until it does
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - I made a couple of INCREDIBLE sandy pars on 17 and 18 to save the day and keep the loss at.....ZERO!!! Now, why was I in those sand traps?....shush!....I got them up and down both times.

HappyUP!!! - nourishing my plants
Why it happened -I found the stuff
Why it makes me happy -I can't wait for harvest. I am putting the push on

HappyUP!!! - Angster
Why it happened -he was my partner
Why it makes me happy -I will miss him.......but....I live this guy....and...I am trying to hook him up on a deal

HappyUP!!! Day5266

 HappyUP!!! - bunker shot 18

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - it needed to be holed out for us to have a chance. Awkward lie...ball above feet in sand trap....and a decent carry required. I popped that baby up in the air. It came down with sore feet...and landed 3 inches from the cup...I tried

HappyUP!!! - my partner on 18
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - after I hit the above, he knew he needed to hole out....and he dang near did. We went down fighting.....and lost ONE dollar.  We tried

HappyUP!!! - fun with the guys in the smoke
Why it happened -observation
Why it makes me happy - "is it getting smokers"...you had to be there. We have fires going on. It became the running joke.

HappyUP!!! - update on our cart girl
Why it happened -I was with her father
Why it makes me happy -got the scoop...she is doing OK....god bless those college kids

HappyUP!!! 5265

 HappyUP!!! - Bel Air

Why it happened -I needed stuff
Why it makes me happy -as onerous as it can be to hit a foreign grocery store for the things only they have, this was an easy trip

HappyUP!!! - got a Venmo
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy -dues collection is off to a hot start

HappyUP!!! - getting some help
Why it happened - I am in a strange land
Why it makes me happy - so glad I reached out for some software assistance...and did the schedule old school. THIS will work!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5264

HappyUP!!! - Roberto Clemente Day
Why it happened - it's a good tradition
Why it makes me happy - I remember when this hero died. It effected me. This guy was a HUGE man! You just can't deny it. It is so wonderful for him to get a "day in baseball"...more for what he did...and died for...off the field....as well as inspiring an entire group of disadvantaged players. He was a game changer!

HappyUP!!! - sitting out golf
Why it happened -I got permission
Why it makes me happy - once the first guy said, "this smoke is too much," it was easy for me to drop in on that and say, "I'm out too." Great day to stay inside.

HappyUP!!! - delivering "Sorry, sorry" across the boarder
Why it happened -I belong to a Canadian club
Why it makes me happy -who needs to get "sorry" out of their vernacular more than our northern neighbors? Is there such a thing as "too nice." Great people....but...their "sorries" need to be changed to "thank you's" if they want to be even nicer. 

HappyUP!!! Day 5263

 HappyUP!!! - delivering "Sorry, sorry"

Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy -it can be improved....but this was a GREAT ONE!!!

HappyUP!!! -my protoge beating my speech
Why it happened -hers was even better
Why it makes me happy - if you are a gardener, you get it. It is lovely to see a flower bloom!

HappyUP!!! - staying in
Why it happened -I have that luxury
Why it makes me happy -today might have been the worst temperature to smoke day so far. All of those wildfires. I am blessed that I could just look at it out my window. So thankful.

The Ol Nutter Almanac 2020

Days Predicted:  17-22
Days to Date:  36

The DAYS  (as reported by Weather.com for Roseville, CA 95678)

1) 6/3 ..102  2) 6/4..102 3) 6/19...100 4)6/22...102 5) 6/23...101  6) 6/24...102 7) 6/25...103.
 8) 6/26...104 9) 7/5...101 10) 7/9...100   11) 7/10...102.   12) 7/11....105    13)7/12 ...106  14) 7/18...101  15) 7/26...102  16) 7/27...102  17) 7/28... 103  18) 7/29...102.  19) 7/30....100 
20) 7/31...100  21) 8/2...101  22)  8/3...101 23) 8/9...102 24) 8/10...102  25) 8/12...101 26) 8/13...102 27) 8/14...107  28) 8/15...107  29) 8/16...108  30) 8/17...102.  31) 8/18...108.  32) 8/19....103.  33) 8/22...100 34) 9/5...103  35) 9/6...110  36) 9/7....106 

9/4 UPDATE - caught a real break in the last 10 days.....yeah, when official, we will tack on day number 34 today.....and day 35 and 36 the next two days.....111?...will it happen?...with smoke in the air? I will be your "man on the ground" in the midst of it!!! When do I stop counting the 100 degree days anyway? It seems like it should start on Memorial Day and end on Labor Day. I'll have to look back on it. I am SO DONE with this summer!!!!

8/24 UPDATE - caught a "break" since last week's update. It SHOULD have been all days over 100 since my last report.  We have had MASSIVE fires.  These have created smoke clouds and horrendous air quality.....and just a general feeling of "grossness" in the atmosphere. But, it did keep up barely under a 100 on a few of the days since last week.

8/17 UPDATE - I am calling it official.  With the predictions of the upcoming 7 days, we are going to have more days over 100 than have EVER been recorded formally in Almanac history!!! YAY for us!!!  I recall framing houses back in the summer of 1984 or 1985. I want to think we had 35 days over a hundred there in the Sacramento area....BRUTAL!!! We will easily get to 36 in a week....and we will still have a week of August to go!!!

8/12 UPDATE - WE ARE COOKED!!! I haven't even recorded today yet and we have a possibility of 8 or more days over 100 pointed straight at our head! 2017 had the most days over 100 since I started doing this. 2020...on top of everything else....might just throw in the "hottest summer in recent history" as the cherry on top! 


8/4 UPDATE - OK....we are there....NO MORE DAYS of 100!!! Hooray!!! ........OK....like that is going to happen. We are at the beginning of August.  Now, it is just a question of weather this summer is going to rival 2016-2018.

7/10 UPDATE - Tossed 3 more on in the last 11 days.....and 3 more AT LEAST coming BAM BAM BAM.  June had more 100 degree days than last year BUT the average high and low for the day were about a degree less than last year....so ....well.....that's something!

6/29 UPDATE - OK....8 days through the end of June. WE only had 5 through the end of June last year when we ended up with 23 days. It looks like we will be in the clear for at least the first week of July. July is always the brutal month.

5/30/2020 - It's Almanac time again! Yep, as WORTHLESS as it's been for the last four years, I am STILL going to do it again.

This year - I think there just has to be a calibration for the fact that we may be having some Global Warming.

I didn't say it was "man made" - that can be a bit subjective (nope...I trust scientists about as much as politicians)

That said  - if it is "man made" one would think things might cool down a little this year too. All of us are staying inside, not driving as much, not as much manufacturing. So, I gotta figure that in as well.

Factoring all that in.....The Almanac is going to call for 17-22 days of 100 degrees or more as reported by Weather.com

2019 Ol Nutter Almanac.   10 days or less.....23 Actual
2018 Ol Nutter Almanac   11-16 predicted.....29 actual
2017 Ol Nutter Almanac   10-14 predicted.....34 actual
2016 Ol Nutter Almanac  15-18 predicted .....30 actual
2015 Ol Nutter Almanac  12 or less predicted...16 actual
2014 Ol Nutter Almanac  11-13 predicted......14 actual

2013 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less prediceted....12 actual

2012 Ol Nutter Almanac  13 or less predicted...15 actual

2011 Ol Nutter Almanac  10 or less predicted....7 actual

2010 Ol Nutter Almanac 13 or less predicted.....7 actual

2009 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual

2008 Ol Nutter Almanac 10-15 predicted.........15 actual

HappyUP!!! Day 5262

 HappyUP!!! - the heat was on

Why it happened -we are having a brutal summer
Why it makes me happy -it wasn't that bad being out in it. The humidity was probably worse. As bad as it is, it was manageable. I am enduring the smoke....others are enduring the source of the smoke

HappyUP!!! - a big win
Why it happened -mostly my partner
Why it makes me happy - we put the hammer down. He shot a great score. I shot a pretty good one. Our opponents played OK...but that wasn't good enough today for them. I love to win. I have a nice dividend that I owe. My partner was great company today

HappyUP!!! - another Giants win
Why it happened -they are on it
Why it makes me happy -back to 500...and driving toward that Wild Card. Yeah, I know some have totally turned off major sports. I get it....kinda agree with it....but kinda don't. I love that I understand both sides of the issue. 

HappyUP!!! -a new car
Why it happened -my buddy got one
Why it makes me happy -hey...who doesn't love sharing the joy over a LONG "put off" purchase of a new vehicle. Great sharing in a "dream car' purchase.

HappyUP!!! Day 5261

 HappyUP!!! - a nice day of putting

Why it happened -I got some skillz
Why it makes me happy -nope...I didn't make a thing! Nothing outside of the flagstick. I even missed a couple of shorties....but I made a LOT of the shorties. The ones 4-7 feet. THAT is a good day

HappyUP!!! - some tidy wedge play
Why it happened -I have been working on it
Why it makes me happy - when length has mysteriously disappeared, it is nice that the short game showed up in its replacement. One can still shoot a tidy score

HappyUP!!! - chat with BK
Why it happened -everyone else left
Why it makes me happy -it is SO refreshing to speak with someone that isn't "so right" or "so left".... an intelligent conversation. It's not that easy to find these days!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5260

 HappyUP!!! - the right knee

Why it happened - I know where to search
Why it makes me happy -found a little sumpin sumpin today.....it's a good foundation to work off of

HappyUP!!! - my old irons
Why it happened -I committed to the experiment
Why it makes me happy -it "worked" today...not the way I want it too....but it was an upgrade

HappyUP!!! - surviving the Battle Royale roll
Why it happened -pure luck
Why it makes me happy - 7 guys....down to 2 guys....down to one roll.....WHEW!!!

HappyUP!!! - first FRESHLY dinner
Why it happened -I ordered them
Why it makes me happy -I can see, if I alter other behaviors, this could work for weight loss as well. It wasn't my goal...this is not a JennyCraig thing.....it is fresh food delivered. Yeah...I will try this for a month

HappyUP!!! Day 5259

 HappyUP!!! - FRESHLY order arrives

Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -I got to watch in on RING!....I got to make sure it wasn't stolen on RING!... and I got to pack it away. I'm not sure this is a game changer...but it could be. For a single guy, "I don't have to cook!" 

HappyUP!!! -good rolling
Why it happened -pure luck
Why it makes me happy -I paid on the course....but I never bought!!!

HappyUP!!! - a couple of sandies
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - hey....I had a definite B or C game today....but....I still ground it out. Kept the losses to the minimum. Keep fighting....always!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5258

 HappyUP!!! - "prisoner exchange" agreed to be extended

Why it happened -I got a new buddy
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE this guy. Can't wait to meet him in person....in CANADA!

HappyUP!!! - "hitting it" in the backyard
Why it happened -I got in a mood
Why it makes me happy -WOW!! A lot of this was done while the water was boiling!

HappyUP!!! - lobster ravioli
Why it happened - I had picked some up
Why it makes me happy - between the purchased product....and the sauce I amended....OMG!!! THIS was killer

HappyUP!!! Day 5257

 HappyUP!!! - Quizmaster

Why it happened -I was assigned at last minute
Why it makes me happy -sooooo happy I "get it" on stuff and can make the experience the best for all involved

HappyUP!!! - exec meeting chats with my new club
Why it happened -I stayed on
Why it makes me happy -I am trying to be "stranger in a strange land"....but SOOOO happy to offer some support and expertise with a peer who is very smart....but has a tough pitch.

HappyUP!!! - decent golfing
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -went to the back tees....and somehow held my own...mostly due to craftiness acquired through the years

HappyUP!!! Day 5256

 HappyUP!!! - S's speech

Why it happened -I gave him my spot
Why it makes me happy -he still needs work....but....it meant SO much more for him to do this today than it would have to me!

HappyUP!!! -CEO message
Why it happened -I am an advocate
Why it makes me happy -good to be confirmed as "being right"....but...it is waaaaaay more than that. It is about being as good as we can be

HappyUP!!! - member transfer
Why it happened -we are attractive
Why it makes me happy -we are picking up another member....totally on board! THAT is the best!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5255

 HappyUP!!! - saving a member

Why it happened -I was thoughtful
Why it makes me happy - it was such a small act...that meant a lot

HappyUP!!! - sushi (and lots of it)
Why it happened -I made a run
Why it makes me happy -with TheseTimes, I don't go to the restaruants...but I have found a store that has it going on!!!! I LOVE sushi!!!

HappyUP!!! - voice to voice with j9
Why it happened -we have that kind of thing
Why it makes me happy -such a gem in my jewelry box of life!

HappyUP!!! Day 5254

 HappyUP!!! - neighbor and brother

Why it happened -I live in a great place
Why it makes me happy -got some KILLER advice

HappyUP!!! - found my keys
Why it happened -I pretty much knew
Why it makes me happy - ...but...you never know. NOPE...these weren't in the couch cushions. They were off the premises....as I PRETTY much knew they were....but you never know

HappyUP!!! - trimming the plants
Why it happened -I got advice
Why it makes me happy -much easier to do than I thought....and makes a lot of sense. Can't wait for the harvest

HappyUP!!! Day 5253

 HappyUP!!! - Giants win

Why it happened -hitting
Why it makes me happy - they stopped the bleeding. HOPE is annexed!!!

HappyUP!!! -answer back from CEO
Why it happened -I pushed
Why it makes me happy - its not as bad as we thought

HappyUP!!! - ordered FRESHLY
Why it happened -it made sense
Why it makes me happy -yeah, it could be a little pricey...I'll see...but I like the idea

HappyUP!!! -washing the truck
Why it happened -I got off my butt
Why it makes me happy - it's been awhile....long story...heat and smoke....overdue!

HappyUP!!! Day 5252

 HappyUP!!! - my partner

Why it happened - 2 birdies and 12 dots
Why it makes me happy -I needed the help today.....a joy to watch hime bail me out

HappyUP!!! -prime rib dinner
Why it happened -my club
Why it makes me happy -THAT was a great burn on a piece of meat

HappyUP!!! - Hangin with the H's
Why it happened -I stuck around
Why it makes me happy -love these peeps!

HappyUP!!! - riding last three holes
Why it happened -my buddy let me
Why it makes me happy -I could have made it....but...it was so much better to ride today. It's tough out there with the smoke these days

HappyUP!!! Day 5251

 HappyUP!!! - walking

Why it happened -minimal smoke
Why it makes me happy -first time I could be out in awhile. The smoke has been tough. My heart goes out to those that the smoke created

HappyUP!!! -client session
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't sure on this one....but...when he came out of trance...in that moment between subconscious and coming back to the world.....he said, "fantastic."  I'm pretty good

HappyUP!!! - mowing the lawn
Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -when it is hot, I let the lawn go. It is good for the lawn. Not sure how much my neighbors appreciate it...but...hey...it's my lawn. I love a good mow

HappyUP!!! Day 5250

 HappyUP!!! - tremendous pitch on 9

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - I wasn't supposed to get that down in 2 shots...let alone almost hole it out...and have the par given to me. THAT was a GEM!!! that most of the golfing world has NO CHANCE on

HappyUP!!! - JG speech
Why it happened -it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy -that gal has it going on. GREAT job on the graphics. I got to step up my game!!!

HappyUP!!! - Table Topics in a strange land
Why it happened -I have ventured out
Why it makes me happy -I can be an acquired taste.....this group LOVED what I did tonight. Won some people over. 

HappyUP!!! Day 5249

 HappyUP!!! - Leftovers

Why it happened -had a birthday
Why it makes me happy -those stuffed jalapeno leftovers may have been one of my best breakfast leftovers ever

HappyUP!!! - chats with my clients
Why it happened -I follow up
Why it makes me happy -I'm all set for next meetings

HappyUP!!! - "this too shall pass"
Why it happened -I had the invocation and pledge
Why it makes me happy -I put a good twist on a common duty

HappyUP!!! Day 5248

 HappyUP!!! - birthday dinner

Why it happened -I got a sweet family
Why it makes me happy -just great, in these times, for everyone to agree "all clear" to celebrate

HappyUP!!! - boom boom shrimp
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -so sweet of Sis-in-law to MAKE this dish that I had commented on a month ago and exchanged recipes on

HappyUP!!! - a guest
Why it happened -I invited
Why it makes me happy -so happy my family was TOTALLY good with an outsider...good for me..good for the guest...good for the family

HappyUP!!! - J9
Why it happened - she is the best
Why it makes me happy -great phone call

HappyUP!!! Day 5247

 HappyUP!!! - chip in on 5

Why it happened -I got skills
Why it makes me happy - I chipped in...my partner drained a 40 footer for par....a loss looked like a win. Then....our opponents did similar fireworks!!! Overall, it was a push but lots of excitement

HappyUP!!! - near ace on 8
Why it happened -I got skills
Why it makes me happy - it had been awhile...on a par three...where I could see the ball land...and roll...and put my hand up....because I KNEW this one had a chance to go in. It didn't. Just a foot from the hole. Excitement!!!

HappyUP!!! - finding that par on 18
Why it happened -got help from the nephew
Why it makes me happy -kept the damages to near nothing! When you play like I did, that is a win!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5246

 

HappyUP!!! - porch decorations
Why it happened -I got a buddy
Why it makes me happy - it was so cute....and I "caught" this vandal on my Ring camera...and shared it with the perpetrator. So much fun

HappyUP!!! - TLI
Why it happened -it's mandatory training
Why it makes me happy - yeah, it was long....but...it was worth it. 

HappyUP!!! - Zoom tips
Why it happened -see training
Why it makes me happy -I was a bit of a pioneer in the workings of Zoom before everyone knew what it was. I stopped at just the basic. Got some GREAT advanced knowledge today!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5245.

 

HappyUP!!! - skipping the smoke
Why it happened -things are burning
Why it makes me happy - no WAY I was going out in that mess today. Glad I had the option of staying in. I NEVER take that option for granted

HappyUP!!! - another Giants win
Why it happened -they are starting to hit
Why it makes me happy -is this the start of something?...I have seen this unlikely script play out before

HappyUP!!! - Joey Barth
Why it happened -the brought him up
Why it makes me happy -2nd day in the bigs.....another big hit! LOVING the idea of a future Posey 2.0

HappyUP!!! Day 5244

HappyUP!!! - a joke flop
Why it happened -that hilarious DNC convention
Why it makes me happy - I like Julia Louis Dreyfus....and I like Andrew Yang....they led off the convention tonight....trying to do a mini-skit. JLD is a pro...she can pull off anything. This little back and forth flopped so hard.....I had to laugh at the error. 

HappyUP!!! - a card in the mail
Why it happened -big day coming
Why it makes me happy - nice to be thought of

HappyUP!!! -a GREAT test from JR
Why it happened -she experienced something I had described
Why it makes me happy -it's just so funny how coincidences occur! It's a little scary but, overall, delightful!

HappyUP!!! Day 5243

HappyUP!!! - bomb story
Why it happened -I was asked
Why it makes me happy - I always love the opportunity to mention that something that people could think it was horrible....when it was actually the greatest thing that happened in my life

HappyUP!!! - DNC convention
Why it happened -they do that
Why it makes me happy - between Kammy and Tommie Perez, I got a tremendous laugh. I go, "do you guys really want to win?...because you seem to be trying to lose."

HappyUP!!! - Kerry Washington
Why it happened -DNC thing
Why it makes me happy - it just amazes me that the DNC thinks celebrities work on a national political stage. I am sure they do focus groups...but....while celebs are fine to "use their platform," the assumption that the celebs "have a platform" at this level.....it just makes me laugh. 

HappyUP!!! Day 5242

 

HappyUP!!! - "Lucid Dementia"
Why it happened -I was table topics master
Why it makes me happy -wonderful to revisit an old book...and re-learn a concept...and bring that to the group for them to speak on

HappyUP!!! - my repeat client
Why it happened -I have a practice
Why it makes me happy -what a joy to work with this person. My clients teach me so much. Their problems reveal to me the real problems in society. I am so happy I have the ability to take BS off their plate

HappyUP!!! - JG speech
Why it happened -it's Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy - probably the BEST one this person ever gave....and I thought the last one she did was pretty great!!!

HappyUP!! Day 5241

 

HappyUP!!! - teeth cleaning
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -my schedule has been disrupted with CoVid. So great to be "back in the chair" for the cleaning

HappyUP!!! - my hygenist
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -great stories and sharing....and something she shared about a post I had done on FB...hysterical

HappyUP!!! - Eva Longoria
Why it happened -the DNC has started
Why it makes me happy -I just had to laugh....with everyone they could choose to open their big "wing ding".....they chose her?  I found it extremely funny

HappyUP!!! Day 5240

 HappyUP!!! - close win at last minute

Why it happened -I got my "stuff" together
Why it makes me happy - a win is a win...even on a tough day

HappyUP!!! - a tip from the nephew
Why it happened -I think he felt bad for me
Why it makes me happy -"just do that"....a simple band aid

HappyUP!!! - great call from a friend
Why it happened -the friend was looking for help
Why it makes me happy -I'm just honored when I get calls like this...I like being the "go to" guy

HappyUP!!! Day 5239 Sat

 HappyUP!!! - Morning Pages

Why it happened -I made some time
Why it makes me happy - I got some brilliant insights today! Definite action items!

HappyUP!!! -laughing at DNC lineup
Why it happened -I saw it
Why it makes me happy - the DNC seems to think that entertainers have more influence than they do... they actually turn people off

HappyUP!!! - a day off 
Why it happened -a tournament was in process
Why it makes me happy -I really don't like being out in the heat!

HappyUP!!! 5238

 HappyUP!!! - an 8 miler

Why it happened -my buddy was up for it
Why it makes me happy -THAT was as pleasant as that gets. Great company....and the dog came too!

HappyUP!!! - screening
Why it happened -I got a buddy
Why it makes me happy -problem solved regarding my sitch.....all serendipitously

HappyUP!!! - quality convo 
Why it happened -I do those
Why it makes me happy -this was just SOOOOO enriching. I learned a lot from someone I respect so much

HappyUP!!! Day 5237

 HappyUP!!! - "it looks dumb now....I'm all set"

Why it happened -don't ask

Why it makes me happy - I have to keep this one personal. Let's just leave it at it made me ask

HappyUP!!! - a freebie

Why it happened -I am a client

Why it makes me happy -who doesn't LOVE a great premium!!!! Nice to be thought of

HappyUP!!! - a car wash

Why it happened -I do that...occasionally

Why it makes me happy -great feeling to get it done before the sun even arose! LOVE the mornings

HappyUP!!! Day 5236

HappyUP!!! - Being QuizMaster

Why it happened -I joined a new club

Why it makes me happy -I did a GRERAT job in a role I had no idea about!!!!

HappyUP!!! -birdie 14

Why it happened -it was a sweet lil hold off I hit in there

Why it makes me happy -who doesn't LOVE. a gimme for birdie

HappyUP!!! - my next client

Why it happened -she brought me some water

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE helping people!!! I got to do an even closer exam! 

HappyUP!!! Day 5235

HappyUP!!! - Guests
Why it happened -we invite
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT day of participation today!!!!...and prospects

HappyUP!!! -comic show
Why it happened -Netflix
Why it makes me happy -THAT Lady was brilliant! I almost wet myself

HappyUP!!! - power walked it
Why it happened -I got on it
Why it makes me happy -I may have set a modern day record today for me!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5234

HappyUP!!! - walking with TD
Why it happened -we set it up
Why it makes me happy -it had been so long since I had seen this friend. I love people that want to go for an aggressive walk and talk. This person is younger...it was great to hear, "yeah, that upslope kind of got to me too," after I said I had been a bit winded on that change of terrain!!!

HappyUP!!! - some new stuff from TraderJoes
Why it happened -I went shopping
Why it makes me happy -I had been on a website about some of their new offerings. I added all of the interesting ones to my list. They didn't have them all. I was good with that. They were running low on a lot of stuff. No problem....during Covid...we all need to understand this is going to happen. Glad to score a few.

HappyUP!!! - comedy specials
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -I am running out of new ones. I wish I could remember the names. I will just say "the cougar" (her description of herself) and the black lesbian (her description of herself). Comedy gives us perspectives that we don't always see.....and a laugh at the same time. The best education!

HappyUP!!! Day 5233

HappyUP!!! - the Godson
Why it happened -he was invited
Why it makes me happy -not my Godson....egads....I can't imagine serving in that role! But, my relative's Godson. Great to have him out on the course. I LOVE his occupation. Good deals and good times await

HappyUP!!! - walking when they rode
Why it happened -I LOVE to walk
Why it makes me happy -I kept up on a warmish day...and relished in my exercise

HappyUP!!! - a couple of birdies
Why it happened -I still got some stuff
Why it makes me happy - the putt on 4 was pretty darn good...but that wedge into 14 (a little hold - off to gimme range) can only be described as special

HappyUP!!! -the PGA Final
Why it happened - they maintained the tradition
Why it makes me happy - nope, it didn't come down to the last hole (which is what I really love). Collin Morikawa earned it a few holes before, however. Great tournament on a public course and a new, fresh face in golf. THAT rocks!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5232

HappyUP!!! - the PGA Championship
Why it happened -they made it happen
Why it makes me happy -the FIRST major sporting event.....at all...since ThisThing has come upon us.....and I ATE IT UP!!!!

HappyUP!!! - TraderJoes review
Why it happened -I have internet
Why it makes me happy - some interesting new things at my quirky little store! I LOVE this store now more than ever after they stood up to "cancel culture."

HappyUP!!! - harem pants
Why it happened -I wore them
Why it makes me happy - I just love how comfortable these puppies are! Perfect alternative to shorts!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5231

HappyUP!!! - a TIGHT last 6 holes
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy -I came around and helped minimize the damage. It's always great to finish well.

HappyUP!!! - an ill fated bet
Why it happened -I had a sense
Why it makes me happy -hey, it cost me breakfast with a friend that I will need to "pay up" on...that is like a "no lose" proposition

HappyUP!!! - an invitation
Why it happened -I get those
Why it makes me happy -I'm looking forward to the time I will be spending with this buddy!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5230

HappyUP!!! - seeing the goats
Why it happened -I walk
Why it makes me happy -it just never gets old. Its an annual happening. It always cracks me up to see a goat in a tree

HappyUP!!! - 8 miler
Why it happened -I have something in mind
Why it makes me happy -OK...a bit slow...but very consistent. Probably a bigger stretch than I needed at this moment (duly noted)...but it is all good

HappyUP!!! - hooking them up
Why it happened -I am looked upon for advice
Why it makes me happy -so happy that I can put this deal together for others....and...not one bit of benefit to me

HappyUP!!! Day 5229

HappyUP!!! - early car wash
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -who do you know that, midweek, is up and has washed their car b4 6 in the morning? Yeah, I know, "why didn't you wash it last night?"...to which, I say, "because I couldn't start my day feeling like I am just KICKING ASS if I did it last night!"

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 8
Why it happened -a great putt
Why it makes me happy -I kinda called the shot...gave us a BUNCH of dots and set us up for the win on the front 9

HappyUP!!! - a big win 
Why it happened -my partner
Why it makes me happy - he went from deep in the red to the bLACK today! Love the G-doc! He is a winner...and we won today

HappyUP!!! -fast 4.5
Why it happened -focus
Why it makes me happy - I still have some hop in my walking step! I didn't feel like I had gone that fast

HappyUP!!! Day 5228

HappyUP!!! - TraderJoes no line
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I went to the Square for pet food....but I saw no line at the quirky store and jumped on it!!! Trust me...it is a rarity!

HappyUP!!! - evaluating D
Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy -I gave the dude feedback he has yet to receive....and it was RAW...but in a good way....I am sure he appreciated it!

HappyUP!!! - text with a client
Why it happened -I follow up
Why it makes me happy -we shared some great stuff...that will be VERY helpful to this young man

HappyUP!!! Day 5227

HappyUP!!! - crab cakes
Why it happened - Whole Foods
Why it makes me happy -these were just absolutely delicious

HappyUP!!! - the curtain
Why it happened -I was being creative
Why it makes me happy -we are all looking for that Zoom backdrop. I am on to something hear

HappyUP!!! - client session
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -THIS was a BIG ONE....a HOME RUN. Client that might have been a bit skeptical....he immediately contacted the friend that referred him and said, "that was amazing." It is a sacred privilege when I am allowed into another's head to assist them.

HappyUP!!! Day 5226

HappyUP!!! - ribs were OK
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I thought this would be a lingering injury. I made an adjustment. I will be fine!

HappyUP!!! - Whole Foods
Why it happened -late run
Why it makes me happy -not crowded...nice social distancing...they had the things my other stores don't....success!!!

HappyUP!!! - official weigh in date
Why it happened -I do it every Sunday
Why it makes me happy -OK...not in Paradise....but down from INSANITY. I got this thing

HappyUP!!! Day 5225

HappyUP!!! - 6 miles with my buddy
Why it happened -we set it up
Why it makes me happy -such a great walk and talk...and we MOVED!

HappyUP!!! - my South Carolina buddy
Why it happened - we had time
Why it makes me happy -what a great phone convo. Glad their family SHOUD be safe with the onset of the hurricane

HappyUP!!! - a new client
Why it happened -I was referred
Why it makes me happy -we did the consult...he said, "lets go for it"...and it is all set up for early in the week

HappyUP!!! -The Town
Why it happened -I had some time
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT movie!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5224

HappyUP!!! - chip in on 5
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - this was a TOUGH pitch....just HOPING to get down in two..then....DUNK!

HappyUP!!! - birdie putt on 12
Why it happened - I had in the spot
Why it makes me happy -I asked my partner for a last opinion....cuz I KNEW I was going to make this put......and I DID

HappyUP!!! - minimal damage
Why it happened -I fell into a succulent
Why it makes me happy - it FELT like I had sliced open my finger....and the blood gushing reflected that. I was so relieved that it ended up just being a pinhole wound!!!.....and I played on

HappyUP!!! Day 5223

HappyUP!!! - Giants comeback
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -they were DONE last night! (yeah...I watched the recording today). I don't think anybody saw THAT kind of firepower coming

HappyUP!!! - another trip to dentist
Why it happened - we are having a challenge temporarily
Why it makes me happy - they were so gracious...and ...today...a new strategy! I believe this one will work. I am so lucky!!!

HappyUP!!! - basketball
Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -I am fascinated about the measures the NBA has taken to create "the bubble" and how it COULD have implications for us all to get out of ThisThing we are living under

HappyUP!!! Day 5222

HappyUP!!! - getting another appointment scheduled
Why it happened -had another incident
Why it makes me happy -my health care provider is really working OVERTIME with me this week

HappyUP!!! - news from my buddy
Why it happened -we talk
Why it makes me happy -he INSPIRED me to get out and give something a try today. It's a long shot but it is something that is possible

HappyUP!!! - Improv Time
Why it happened -special meeting
Why it makes me happy - people are a lot better than I think at this. I came up with some great stuff too!

HappyUP!!! Day 5221

HappyUP!!! - my stylist
Why it happened -I gotta get shorn up...even in these times
Why it makes me happy -great visit, as usual. She looked STUNNING today (hey, I noticed). She is putting in some work right now

HappyUP!!! - JG
Why it happened -Toastmasters
Why it makes me happy -...it is why I am there....to see what I saw today

HappyUP!!! - Sam Kinnison 
Why it happened -I pulled him up on Netflix
Why it makes me happy -OK...I finally "get it" about him. Yeah, I can see where some see genius...but ....I know where I land on him. Nope!

HappyUP!!! - Hank Paulson
Why it happened -I saw the documentary
Why it makes me happy -I lived "the brink." I knew more about that than most people...but I learned a lot more today! It also confirmed to me about how short sighted people are

HappyUP!!! Day 5220

HappyUP!!! - advice from the doc
Why it happened -I had to have work done
Why it makes me happy -it was a separate item. He explained something about a mouth related issue that made sense

HappyUP!!! - the assistant to the doc
Why it happened -I was having work done
Why it makes me happy - pretty impressive.....this is work the dentist USED to do. Courtney was awesome!!!

HappyUP!!! - food backup 
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - I was late to the store...closed! DANG IT!!! Bad Planning!!!...but so glad I wasn't desperate

HappyUP!!! Day 5219

HappyUP!!! - great training session
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - it was absolutely awesome to focus on some static drills

HappyUP!!! - ribs seem OK
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy - I am not one to be fooled. I have to do some time off...but...I am also someone who tests. I was thrilled by today's work

HappyUP!!! - watermelons
Why it happened -I planted them
Why it makes me happy -I NOTICED those little guys today....they grow QUICK once they get going. I couldn't believe I hadn't seen them earlier!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5218

HappyUP!!! - wonderful phone call
Why it happened -I was thought of
Why it makes me happy -this was the most CHARMING call!

HappyUP!!! - taking the day off
Why it happened -there was an event
Why it makes me happy -made it easy for me to rest my ribs

HappyUP!!! - an opportunity walked through the door
Why it happened -I keep the door open
Why it makes me happy -who knows if this will manifest to something bigger...I know this...I will do my part. EXCITING!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5217

HappyUP!!! - chatting with an old friend
Why it happened -it started with a text
Why it makes me happy -it was AWESOME catching up with this guy and his new life

HappyUP!!! - getting some clean up in
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy -not done....but took a BIG CHUNK out of a dreaded project DONE today

HappyUP!!! - grabbing some TO GO at the club
Why it happened -I get hungry
Why it makes me happy -I timed it so I could spend time with my buddies who were finishing up on the golf course. Great time.....and the food was good too

HappyUP!!! Day 5216

HappyUP!!! - drying silicone arrived
Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -I THOUGHT I had ordered a drying towel to replace my old one. THIS is going to work so much better. A GREAT MISTAKE!!!

HappyUP!!! - client chat
Why it happened -I follow up
Why it makes me happy -thrilled that this guy is hanging with the process!!!

HappyUP!!! - neighbor cat text
Why it happened -we are considerate
Why it makes me happy -it was amazing to see how fast our network took care of each other...inquiring, "is this your cat?"...then, "no, but it might be the lady a couple doors down's."

HappyUP!!! Day 5215

HappyUP!!! - not THAT dinged up
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy -had a little incident yesterday where I went, "that's going to hurt tomorrow." It wasn't that bad.

HappyUP!!! - not golfing
Why it happened -see above
Why it makes me happy -I said "it wasn't that bad"....I didn't say, "I was totally spared!" Good day to pack it in

HappyUP!!! - coffee time
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -my buddy had some interesting things to tell me today

HappyUP!!! Day 5214

HappyUP!!! - meeting with the City
Why it happened -I am in that mode
Why it makes me happy -got some great information. My partner in it showed up. Time for me to do some serious thinking

HappyUP!!! - designer following up
Why it happened -she's good
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE IT when someone is a professional and doesn't let things slide!

HappyUP!!! - follow up with a client
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - the client is doing well....and continues to be excited...and is really enjoying the process

HappyUP!!! Day 5213

HappyUP!!! - texting with my stylist
Why it happened -I was wondering about something
Why it makes me happy - something just isn't right about how the government is handling this

HappyUP!!! - realizing I am the TM
Why it happened -I looked
Why it makes me happy -I was LATE....but I got it handled!

HappyUP!!! - POWER ERRANDS
Why it happened - I got backed up and then motivated
Why it makes me happy - this Covid thing makes it toooo easy to put things off...but...even "non-essentials become essential at some point.  I was a MACHINE today!

HappyUP!!! Day 5212

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened -it's coming back
Why it makes me happy -not my best round...but...very tidy!

HappyUP!!! - family time
Why it happened -my family does that
Why it makes me happy -a protein style burger....took my accoutrements over to make it happen...delicious

HappyUP!!! - hypnotizing
Why it happened -it was requested
Why it makes me happy -so much fun with the kids!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5211

HappyUP!!! - Mixed Invitational
Why it happened -we do that stuff
Why it makes me happy - I .didn't HAVE to golf today....it was a nice break!

HappyUP!!! -fabulous walk
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -hit it hard today....and poured the sweat out!

HappyUP!!! - study
Why it happened -see above
Why it makes me happy -I had the time to look into my craft. Learned great stuff that I will never forget!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5210

HappyUP!!! - a bad beat
Why it happened -luck of the roll
Why it makes me happy - there is NO WAY I should have gotten out of that one!....but it was fun!!!


HappyUP!!! -RB as guest
Why it happened -GM is related
Why it makes me happy -hadn't spent time with this dude in years....even managed to keep things within reason

HappyUP!!! - eggs
Why it happened -I got creative
Why it makes me happy -MAN!!!...I totally nailed it this morning!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5209

HappyUP!!! - RTT session
Why it happened -I help people
Why it makes me happy - it is still an AMAZING scene at the end of the session when you catch someone coming out of trance and I ask them, "how do you feel?"....and you can IMMEDIATELY see their first response upon returning to consciousness...and you KNOW you did some great work! It never gets old

HappyUP!!! - Sex/Relationships Class
Why it happened -I do continuing education
Why it makes me happy -just more learning about some fascinating things. I immediately put learnings to use

HappyUP!!! - walk and study
Why it happened -I multi task
Why it makes me happy -it may or may not be optimal...but I love walking the neighborhood with my clipboard...stopping to take notes. I laugh when I think of people watching me and wonder what the heck I am doing.

HappyUP!!! - Finishing up a Netflix series
Why it happened -I fell into it
Why it makes me happy -glad to have this one behind me. Yeah, I learned some stuff but, all in all, it was creepy (yeah...it was the Epstein one).

HappyUP!!! Day 5208

HappyUP!!! - In n Out
Why it happened -I was hungry
Why it makes me happy -I practically NEVER eat fast food. These guys will do it Protein Style though.....and that works for me

HappyUP!!! - Speaking in Canada
Why it happened -they needed a fill in
Why it makes me happy - gave it better than yesterday, won the daily award, and just felt great to help out

HappyUP!!! - seeing the boys
Why it happened -I was picking up dinner
Why it makes me happy -great flank steak!....and nice chats!

HappyUP!!! -walk n talk
Why it happened -my buddy hit me up
Why it makes me happy -so glad that we got to tool around the park. I didn't know how far you could go there. Jenny the Dog was a highlight as well

HappyUP!!! Day 5207

HappyUP!!! - My Speech
Why it happened -it was my turn
Why it makes me happy - it always amazes me what I can do at the last minute! Now, I have a great skeleton to work off of

HappyUP!!! - my co-host
Why it happened -I delegated
Why it makes me happy -it was great to thrust another member into a position. It also is going to free me up some time in the future. I will be moving this one around

HappyUP!!! - various chats
Why it happened -I needed information
Why it makes me happy - it is great to make some purposeful calls that also include enjoyable things.

HappyUP!!! Day 5206

HappyUP!!! - meeting the draftsman
Why it happened - we made an appointment
Why it makes me happy -OK....now I have some ideas....and a guy I can work with

HappyUP!!! -making an appointment with the City
Why it happened -I inquired
Why it makes me happy -it isn't as simple as it used to be BUT I was absolutely thrilled that one can still get into the Building Department during these times

HappyUP!!! - phone chatting with a designer
Why it happened -I called
Why it makes me happy - she was recommended by a friend. We had the most charming discussion. She seems to be JUST the person to help me should I take this thing to completion

HappyUP!!! Day 5205

HappyUP!!! - No Doubles and playing to my revised handicap
Why it happened -there is a new system
Why it makes me happy -it's so easy to make a double bogey in a tournament like this. Proud to avoid today. Plus, they knocked me down a stroke and I managed to hit my number on the button

HappyUP!!! - sweet 7 iron into 18
Why it happened - skills?
Why it makes me happy -I needed a birdie. 150 yards and it had to be cut around a tree to a green that is guarded by traps either way.....and I just hit the most beautiful mid-iron. Satisfaction

HappyUP!!! - winning my flight
Why it happened -I ground it out
Why it makes me happy -I hung in there all day. I made a BAD mistake on 17 and figured, "that's probably it." Yet, I hung in there....just like I had been hanging in there.....and won the deal!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5204

HappyUP!!! - starting the tourney with a birdie
Why it happened -I can putt
Why it makes me happy -THAT putt would NEVER get made...usually. A slippery 25 footer down the hill at perfect speed?...right in the jar?...are you kidding? Love a good start

HappyUP!!! -parring in
Why it happened -the mind?..some skills
Why it makes me happy -wasn't having a great day. With 4 holes to go I said, "if I could just par in, I could be 'hanging around.' "  I GROUND out those pars somehow....and only one shot back

HappyUP!!! - winning a last minute wager
Why it happened -my buddy couldn't resist
Why it makes me happy -it's always nice to win!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5203

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron/birdie 14
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -somehow in the midst of the mess that today was, I stuck this gem to 5 feet and made the putt! My partner and I were needing that!

HappyUP!!! - my partner on 9
Why it happened -two of the best back to back's I have ever seen him hit
Why it makes me happy -a Gimmie birdie on 9? You don't KNOW how big that is! A little unlkely too! Saved my fandango!!!

HappyUP!!! - keeping it cool
Why it happened -we all rode
Why it makes me happy -today had the potential to be one of those oppressive days. We played fast and kept it in the shade.  Not my favorite time in Sac Valley

HappyUP!!! Day 5202

HappyUP!!! - meeting with neighbor
Why it happened -he knows stuff
Why it makes me happy -I think I might be able to get this done!...myself!!!

HappyUP!!! -so many chats
Why it happened -I made some calls
Why it makes me happy - Carol, B, Sharls, the Landman, ....just GREAT and informative convos.

HappyUP!!! - solid emailing
Why it happened -I am doing some planning
Why it makes me happy -more great info with some great people. Very helpful!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5201

HappyUP!!! - Cowichan TM
Why it happened -I'm a member now
Why it makes me happy -what a fun little group to hang with on a Wed night!  A couple of great speeches. Lots of Table Topics time. Good stuff

HappyUP!!! -delivering the joke
Why it happened -I was asked
Why it makes me happy -I NAILED it...and I customized it to their theme

HappyUP!!! - splitting it up...and still getting the win
Why it happened -a guy had to leave
Why it makes me happy -so happy we started with 5....it allowed us to finish with 4. Flexibility is a good thing!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5200

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Butter bunting
Why it happened -I had it lying around
Why it makes me happy -I think I have the greatest Zoom background ever!!!

HappyUP!!! - don't chat at the meeting
Why it happened -it's become an issue
Why it makes me happy -...and it will be very easy to fix!

HappyUP!!! - chatting with VP Membership
Why it happened - one thing led to another
Why it makes me happy -just love this lady! Great to hear how much she gets from our group!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5199

HappyUP!!! - morning walk
Why it happened -my buddy hit me up
Why it makes me happy -THIS would be a great summer habit. Hit the trail at 6:30 for an hour and a half or two. Great time...and good for ya

HappyUP!!! -just KILLING the errands
Why it happened -I was on it
Why it makes me happy -yep....it was hot. I was undeterred. I must have made 6 stops and got it all done in no more than 2 hours

HappyUP!!! - Bullett Bourbon
Why it happened - I scooped some up today
Why it makes me happy - not my usual "home drink" but it was a nice little change of pace tonight

HappyUP!!! Day 5198

HappyUP!!! - Pete K
Why it happened -it was a special match
Why it makes me happy -LOVE this guy. He plays in a different group. Great to mix it up and talk about the greens committee. He's probably going to shoot his age this year....and THAT is impressive

HappyUP!!! - BK and the business
Why it happened -I'm curious
Why it makes me happy -I never would have thought of these kinds of things....and how vast this insurance company is

HappyUP!!! - another walk completed
Why it happened -I gutted it out
Why it makes me happy -3 days walking in a row....as it is heating up!!! But...I can still do it

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous 100 yard uphill wedge to 16
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy - this is definitely a "tweener" usually....not this time. It was an "exacter"

HappyUP!!! Day 5197

HappyUP!!! - Fourth of July
Why it happened -the family
Why it makes me happy -fireworks for the young ones....some tri-tip...the other usual delicious side dishes....family time.

HappyUP!!! - a cold Coors light
Why it happened -I had a mule
Why it makes me happy -I don't drink much beer anymore...BUT.....if you stick one in someone's ice chest and POP IT on a hot day on about hole 11?...REFRESHING as it gets!!!

HappyUP!!! - greenie 9 iron on 5
Why it happened -still got some skills
Why it makes me happy - starting to have a much better mentality about this hole!!!

HappyUP!!! - leftover pizza
Why it happened -I asked last night
Why it makes me happy -what a PERFECT little lunch to tide me over!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5196

HappyUP!!! - a free mask
Why it happened -I hinted
Why it makes me happy -I am hell bent on not having to BUY a mask if I don't need to. With that goal, it is good to know a seamstress or two!!!

HappyUP!!! - evening fun
Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy -nice to sit outside with the couples people. Lovely home and setting

HappyUP!!! - 8 live bets going into 18
Why it happened -tight match
Why it makes me happy -that is about as MANY as you can have. You have to have a LOT of back and forth going on to set up that scenario. Excitement

HappyUP!!! Day 5195

HappyUP!!! - Boom Boom Shrimp
Why it happened -the club employee mis-heard me
Why it makes me happy -I ended up with 2 dinners last night (not one). PERFECT for an unexpected delicious lunch today!!!

HappyUP!!! -my friend passed
Why it happened -she had a good session
Why it makes me happy -I was glad to help...and get her over the hump. OUTSTANDING!!!

HappyUP!!! - canned food
Why it happened -I may be converting
Why it makes me happy -those kitties came RUNNING to dinner. Part of this is that I don't "free feed" anymore...but...they LOVED this treat

HappyUP!!! -big sleep
Why it happened -tired?
Why it makes me happy - I almost got in 8 last night!!! I'm more of a 6.5 hour guy. It felt pretty darn good!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5194

HappyUP!!! - putting
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - it is the only thing I can really count on lately. Glad it was there today or it could have been ugly

HappyUP!!! - the Mc's
Why it happened - he was invited
Why it makes me happy -haven't seen one of them in a long time. The other is a great guy as well. Nice to have guest BJ play too! Great day

HappyUP!!! - visiting with J and G
Why it happened -they were playing behind us
Why it makes me happy -just great to do a little catching up and finding out the latest skinny